Av. Gastao Senges 395, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22631-280
What's nearby
Tijuca Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Barra Shopping Mall - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Shopping Downtown - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
Pepe Beach - 14 min drive - 4.9 km
Praia da Barra da Tijuca - 14 min drive - 5.5 km
Getting around
Rio de Janeiro (RRJ-Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho) - 15 min drive
Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG) - 44 min drive
Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 50 min drive
Rio de Janeiro Engenho de Dentro Station - 17 min drive
Rio de Janeiro Piedade Station - 17 min drive
Rio de Janeiro Pilares Station - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Gabbiano Ristorante - 8 min walk
Cave d'or - 8 min walk
Estação Saúde - 7 min walk
Restaurante Castle - 4 min walk
Cafeteria Elisée - 7 min walk
About this property
Transamérica Prime Barra
At Transamérica Prime Barra, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Olympic Park and RioCentro Convention Center. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Giotto, which serves Brazilian cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other highlights include a fitness center, a sauna, and a steam room.
Languages
English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
305 rooms
Arranged over 25 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
Pets
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite valet parking (fees apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Restaurant
Working away
6 meeting rooms
Services
Laundry facilities
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2003
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Sauna
Steam room
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Room amenities
Sleep well
Alarm clock
Freshen up
Towels
Stay connected
Phone
Special features
Dining
Giotto - This restaurant specializes in Brazilian cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.
Parking
Valet parking is available for an extra charge
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Also known as
Transamerica Flat Barra Hotel Rio De Janeiro
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Transamerica Prime Barra Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
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Frequently asked questions
Does Transamérica Prime Barra offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Transamérica Prime Barra does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Transamérica Prime Barra?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Is parking offered on site at Transamérica Prime Barra?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What is there to do at Transamérica Prime Barra and nearby?
Transamérica Prime Barra has an outdoor pool and a sauna, as well as a steam room.
Are there restaurants at or near Transamérica Prime Barra?
Yes, Giotto offers Brazilian cuisine.
What's the area around Transamérica Prime Barra like?
Transamérica Prime Barra is in Barra da Tijuca, a short 8-minute walk from Tijuca Lake.
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 31, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Apr 14, 2018
Good location
Good location, but in need of repair, cleaness could be better and burocratic staff
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 14, 2017
I would have rated it all excellent except for the funky elevators with no A/C and bad card readers.
Alfredo
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2017
Great hotel! Great trip!
We got to visit family in the area. It was our first time to Rio. We loved it!
Jacob
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 7, 2016
Convenient and v
This hotel is located at residence and not recommendable for sightseeing.
It has a nice balcony and you may enjoy beutiful view.
Jaehyoung
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 10, 2016
great stay!
the hotel is very close to the beach. the staff is as helpful as they can be -- not enough speak english but it was a great stay. the room was cleaned daily and the breakfast buffet was always ready on time and full
Rita
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jan 6, 2016
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 12, 2015
Auber
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 29, 2015
Good business Hotel. Nothing special.
Good business Hotel. Nothing exceptional, but also nothing bad about it. Room is clean, breakfast good, and they have a lunch buffet on weekdays. No luxury, just good enough for a business trip.
Carlos
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 21, 2015
Great value, good location
Very nice stay, good option and value if you are staying for business in Barra da Tijuca. Although a little further away from the beach than most other hotels in Barra, it's only 10 minute away walking distance including crossing the canal on a boat.
John P
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2015
Nice hotel close to where we had to go
The rooms were very comfortable, and the staff was pleasant even though I used sign language to communicate, but in all it was a very pleasant experience.
Susie
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Jan 21, 2015
Terrible experience
Ridiculous rude staff, they have no idea what service is about, interrupted internet connection, AC not cooling, overall not to come back, Rio has many more options to choose.
Juan
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jan 7, 2015
Okish
We felt isolated as really needed a car as the hotel was far from the beach and to keep paying for cabs to anywhere was costly. The reception staff were very good and spoke perfect English. The currency conversion rate from US dollars to Reals from the hotel was poor so ensure to go with Reals before arriving at the hotel as taxis do not accept dollars. We ordered room service...margarita pizza and a burger. Both were unedible and we still got charged for one despite complaining and sending them back. We had a 3am checkout and didn't notice the charge on our bill till we had left the hotel. Room was large and pleasant with a microwave, coffee maker(but no coffee provided!) and refrigerator. Breakfast was ok with a large choice of foods but fruit, cheeses etc were all uncovered.
mich
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2015
A very nice hotel in the Barra neighborhood.
This was a very nice hotel, five minutes from the beach. A supermarket is nearby. I got a nice view of the neighborhood. Only drawback, if you plan to attend the New Year's Reveillon in Copacabana, then get a hotel in Copacabana because getting a taxi from our hotel to Copacabana is impossible after 6 PM because they close the roads to Copacabana and taxis stop driving to Copacabana..
Hernan
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 24, 2014
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The bed was very firm, but hotel staff were friendly and many spoke English. Breakfast buffet did not change much, and after five days I was happy to leave.
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 23, 2014
Overall good service and location,
But internet connection and support way below average.
Cid
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 12, 2014
Very safe and comfortable stay for business
The room quality and layout is excellent. The property is very quite and safe. The hotel bar could be more active. The beach can be reached via small boat (free service). The hotel pool is excellent and very big for Rio. The internet is free and connection speed in lobby and room area was very satisfying. The only drawback for Rio downtown visits is the traffic congestion and transportation cost.
Hans
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 22, 2013
Marcio
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 27, 2013
Good and quiet Hotel
Probably a bit overpriced, but worth staying at it when comparing the rest of hotels in Barra da Tijuca.
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 30, 2019
Bom hotel perto da ´praia
Bom hotel, perto da praia, boa piscina, bom café da manhã
leonrdo marco
leonrdo marco, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2019
Hotel incrível
Muito bem localizada e segura, café da manhã incrível, piscina limpas, no geral nota 10
Danilo
Danilo, 6-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 14, 2019
Fabio
Fabio, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 8, 2019
Solicitação de reparo não atendida.
É a segunda vez que fico neste hotel. A primeira, sem problemas. Entretanto, dessa vez fiquei decepcionado. O cofre não funcionou. Solicitei conserto. Foi aberto pelo hotel uma ordem de serviço, entretanto não consertaram. No dia seguinte fiz outra solicitação de conserto, entretanto, ninguém foi ao quarto consertar e sequer deram satisfação .
Gustavo
Gustavo, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Dec 12, 2018
El pero front desk, pedí mi recibo y no me lo quisieron dar.